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[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
HONDAMATIC
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
· Do not loosen the throttle position sensor attach-
BRACKET SCREWS
ing shear bolts unless the throttle position sen-
sor requires replacement. It may cause the
sensor to move out of position. For sensor
replacement, see
page 24-40.
Remove the fuel tank cover
(page 2-6).
Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector.
Remove the two sensor bracket screws, and TP sen-
sor and bracket as an assembly.
TP SENSOR/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
Install a new O-ring onto the carburetor body.
O-RING
Install a new TP sensor assembly by aligning the
Improper
tabs of the sensor with the flat of the shaft as
installation can
shown.
cause damage to
Install the screws and tighten them.
the TP sensor.
Connect the sensor 3P connector.
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of
removal.
Align
REPLACEMENT
Remove the fuel tank cover
(page 2-6).
SHEAR BOLTS
Remove the two sensor shear bolts and TP sensor.
TP SENSOR
Install a new O-ring onto the sensor bracket groove.
O-RING
Improper
Install the TP sensor by aligning the tabs of the sen-
installation can
sor with the flat of the shaft as shown.
cause damage to
Loosely install the new shear bolts.
the TP sensor.
Align
24-40